KC-Mission Systems Avionics Engineer; Mid-Level, Lead or Senior

Job Title: KC-46A Mission Systems Avionics Engineer (Mid-Level, Lead or Senior)

Company: The Boeing Company, Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance & Bombers (MS&B)

Location: Everett, WA or Tukwila, WA (100% onsite)

Engineers will support design, development, testing, certification, and integration of KC-46 mission systems avionics subsystems. The role will involve managing hardware/software, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with FAA and military certification.

• Support engineering design, development, analysis, testing, and certification of mission avionics systems.
• Develop and validate system level requirements and support test plan development.
• Coordinate system‑level integration of hardware and software for mission avionics.
• Define and execute critical tests; validate performance against requirements.
• Provide technical management of critical suppliers and Boeing software teams.
• Gather information for proposal development and conduct trade studies.
• Coordinate FAA, military certification, and Boeing airworthiness activities.
• Consult with specialty engineering IPTs (safety, electromagnetic emissions, cybersecurity).
• Provide troubleshooting support in production labs and aircraft; conduct technical investigations and Root Cause Corrective Actions.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Aeronautical, Computer Science, Data Science, Physics, Chemistry) or equivalent.
• 3+ years of engineering experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required).
• Eligible for U.S. export control compliance (U.S. Person).

• 5+ years of related work experience (Level
  4) or 10+ years (Level
  5).
• ABET‑accredited Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or Master’s/PhD in electrical engineering.
• Experience with software development processes.
• Experience with RF engineering principles, defensive systems, data networks, communication systems, navigation systems, flight management systems, and mission control systems.
• Experience with FAA and/or military certification requirements.
• Experience troubleshooting avionics equipment, electronics, and aircraft systems.
• Experience managing avionics line replaceable units (LRUs) and hardware/software integration.
• Experience with technical subcontract management and requirements decomposition.
• Experience evaluating aircraft maintenance requirements and airworthiness directives.

• Relocation:
  Basic relocation support offered to eligible internal candidates.
• Union:
  This is a union‑represented position.
• Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America).
• Safety Sensitive:
  No.
• Pay ranges:
  Mid‑Level $119,850–$162,150;
  Lead $146,200–$197,800;
  Senior $176,800–$239,200.
• Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made in accordance with the law.